I’ve been using Android Auto long enough to know its quirks. When it works, it’s great. Navigation on a big screen, hands-free calls, and music controls work beautifully. When it doesn’t, the ...

Most Android phones today have a hidden Developer Options menu. Despite its name, it isn’t just for app developers. Android keeps certain advanced system controls here because they aren’t intended for ...

Few users know that Android Auto has a developer mode. It’s a bit like discovering a secret passage in your own house. Once activated (tap Version ten times in the app), you gain access to ...

Few users know that Android Auto has a developer mode. It’s a bit like discovering a secret passage in your own house. Once activated (tap Version ten times in the app), you gain access to ...

Android’s hidden Developer Options can supercharge your phone with features like faster animations, improved Bluetooth audio, file transfer defaults, fake GPS location, background app limits, and ...

Google doesn’t offer a ton of Android Auto features out of the box, but the company offers developer options so users can customize their automotive experience accordingly. Colleague Andy Walker ...

Update: Android Auto’s phone reboot issue when connecting wirelessly can be fixed by turning off freeform mode and desktop mode in Developer Settings. With Android Auto versions 13.4 and 13.5, phones ...

If you recently heard about strange reboot issues with Android Auto but didn’t run into those problems yourself, it seems the reason is that these issues were seemingly caused by developer settings.

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Android Auto is available in over 200 million cars globally. The interface provides easy access to navigation, messaging, calling, and music. You can do this through the Android Auto app or by ...